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Kidicarus
post Aug 23 2021, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(katz79 @ Aug 23 2021, 11:13 AM)
Its japan set. I have to send it to japan or at least have japan address which I don't know how or knew any shop can provide such services. I'm willing to spend some money for such services. It says covered within warranty but I need to put the right address for shipping back which it comes with error. They can't send it to Malaysia due it not officially available in here I think. Thats far as I've been searching through ms page for now. Don't now if I've miss something else
I've tried with all the available guide through the internet. Nothing works. Clearly its hardware problems mainly on the ssd I presume. It will not followed any beeping sound when u tried to force it update through offline mode. It just shut down. Can get through the troubleshoot menu but can't get it trough reset option either.
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Have you tried speaking to their customer service rep? even if it's just the online chat. You never know they might be able to do something on their back end.

If all else fails, the two bigger shops that are bringing in JP sets are impulse and Gamers Hideout - explain your situation to them and see if they are willing to help out for a fee. No harm in asking.
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post Aug 27 2021, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Aug 23 2021, 09:47 AM)
finally beat Hades on 25th run, with the help of god mode whistling.gif
funny thing is that wasn't my intended run, in that run I was using rail, the weapon I aren't used to, was intended to do a resource + boon prophecy fulfil run only.  Boons I just selected those fulfilling my prophecy, and next time you know, I reached Hades with full lives and beat him laugh.gif  guess luck was on my side that time tongue.gif
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OK just beat Hades on Extreme Measures 4 (Basically different moveset and 3 lifebars )to get the beating the game on 16 heat achievement. You will still need quite a bit of luck to get the right build even when you're doing endgame stuff. Whoo! what a rush!
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post Sep 1 2021, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 1 2021, 03:23 PM)
Hey guys. Just wanted to share something new with my Series X. Today I got a notification on my LG BX TV that a new update is available. After I updated the TV, I checked my Series X, and it looks like the update allowed Dolby Vision for gaming at 60Hz. Are there any games that support Dolby Vision gaming right now?
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I think only for those in the insider program for now. I thought their implementation was any game that supports HDR gets updated to DV?
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post Sep 2 2021, 10:57 AM

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Doing research on hardware upgrades, I'm surprised that they still haven't resolved the dolby atmos audio lag issue...
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post Sep 3 2021, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 3 2021, 02:02 PM)
Yeah there's a reason for this too. On my TV, I use the Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar app. I can't run Prime Video on the TV using Malaysian IP address, because it will not allow me to watch geolocked content. On the Xbox, it's using VPN. I have my router setup so that some devices go through VPN, and others go to the Internet directly. If I run the TV through VPN, then Disney+ Hotstar will not work. It will just give us Hotstar content (Indian channels) without the Disney stuff. So that's how it is. Xbox for Prime Video. TV for Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar.

Previously, my old amp wasn't HDMI 2.1 ready. So I can't run 4K/120. Only 1440p/120 is the best I can get. I actually upgraded to the Yamaha RX-A2A quite recently, because I got a good price for it. I'm aware of the HDMI 2.1 bug affecting it of course. But since Yamaha has a program to fix the HDMI 2.1 bug, I just buy it first. Using the amp as it is now, is just like using my old amp. I can't select 4K/120, only 1440p/120. Yamaha probably issued a firmware update to disable 4K/120 for now, because otherwise you would just get the black screen thing that every online forum was talking about.
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I'm using my xbox for prime, Disney+, hulu, prime, HBO max and apple tv via smart DNS so I can watch a mixture of Geo-locked and local content. Based on gaming and media usage, I'm happy with using the xbox as my main media device. Current set up is a xbox->LG CX->non dolby atmos budget yamaha sound bar on arc.

I was looking to get a dolby atmos capable upgrade but it looks like the major issue with that set up is the audio lag. And if I passthrough the soundbar, I lose out on the 4k 120hz goodness. I like my 4k 120hz (Currently playing doom eternal on 120hz - this is a game where the action is too fast for you to appreciate subtle lighting effects and you want everything to be as smooth as butter) and don't want to give it up. So options are waiting for either MS or LG to fix that shit, or getting an AVR with updated chipset or waiting for a soundbar with 4k 120hz passthrough. Anyway, this was a low priority upgrade so I'm happy to wait until there are more options on the market.



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post Sep 4 2021, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Sep 4 2021, 10:52 AM)
yeah wanna know if coop or play game at same time.. like both ur xbox got gamepass account and playing gamepass game, but 1 of them login other account to play gamepass game at same time..
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You set one as your home xbox - that one doesn't need you to login to use.
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post Sep 8 2021, 11:03 AM

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QUOTE(mars16 @ Sep 8 2021, 10:45 AM)
Keep us updated for the repair! I was actually planning to buy a xss until i saw your post, though I know majority has no problem, but who knows if im the lucky one. It would be nice to know if it can be repaired locally, just in case.

Good luck to your xsx repair  thumbsup.gif
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Check with your retailer, if it is the XSS you might be able to get a SG set and that would be covered by the 1 year warranty. Shops like impulse will help you RMA for a fee of RM100. XSX seems to be the one with the major shortage.
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post Sep 9 2021, 03:20 PM

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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 9 2021, 01:27 PM)
Generally speaking there are 2 ways to buy digital games. Directly from Microsoft store, or other digital merchants like cdkeys. In both cases you still redeem it from the Microsoft store. I used to be able to buy directly from the Microsoft store with my Maybank credit card. But it's been blocked somehow. So now I just buy US gift cards, which I can use to buy content from the store.
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I use MBB amex and Visa and they both work. BUT Will still give the "oops something has gone wrong" error if i try to use it via quick buy. At check out you have to reselect your preferred payment option. I don't know what it does, maybe it rechecks the credit card or whatever but it will work.
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post Sep 9 2021, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 9 2021, 04:04 PM)
Nope doesn't work for me. It used to work all the time, but not anymore. If I call Maybank, they will tell me that yes, they blocked the transaction. If I want to clear it, I need to try the payment, get rejected, call Maybank again, tell them I just tried to make a transaction, and ask them to allow it. THEN I need to try again, and this time it will work. Not sure since when did they have this restriction. It's the same if I try to buy from shop4malaysia too.
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That is quite a process you have to go through just to throw money at MS.

Til the day we have our own marketplace...
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post Sep 12 2021, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Sep 11 2021, 01:17 PM)
I'm eating my own words!
2 weeks later I'm still playing Hades! tongue.gif

finally gotten to the Epilogue, thought wanna quit then, but hrrmm, maybe just one more run today
and tried the EM4 for the first time, got a lucky run this time, melted enemies and hades with my twin fist + few epic & duo boons from Zeus, Poseidon & Demeter
Higher heats at 16? nah~  this time I'm really quitting, deleting it off now tongue.gif
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Hahahahahaha!

Good luck with Heat 32
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post Sep 15 2021, 10:56 AM

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The windows 10 app now works with console streaming.. Tried doom eternal but after playing at 120hz for the last 2 weeks there's a noticeable difference in feel. I guess it would be great for more casual games.
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post Sep 30 2021, 12:31 PM

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Is there a list of games that work with DV? I tried a couple of games on my LG CX which were supposed to have DV but couldn't get DV badge to pop. Tried Streets of rage, ori, psychonauts 2.. dolby vision for gaming box is checked in my settings and the 4k check already says that TV is ready for DV@60hz.
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post Sep 30 2021, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Avangelice @ Sep 30 2021, 01:29 PM)
Not all games apparently. Just next gen.

Cc KIDICARUS

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.polygon.co...s-x-s-hdr-games
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Thanks for the list - I already saw it on the dolby vision page which is why i tried psychonauts 2 as well as streets of rage based on tripleB's recommendation. I'll have to mess around with my settings. The HDTV test also mentions outriders which isnt so I'm not convinced that the list is complete.
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post Sep 30 2021, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Sep 30 2021, 02:00 PM)
since bethesda bought by microsoft, so anything from bethesda will be DAY 1 release on game pass  rclxm9.gif  rclxm9.gif
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Except for Deathloop sad.gif
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post Sep 30 2021, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 30 2021, 03:31 PM)
I just tested Psychonauts 2 and Outriders too. They also support Dolby Vision. Does your TV display Dolby Vision with other sources? Netflix, the Dolby app, Blurays?
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Yes works with Netflix, Disney+ etc.

I’m not sure what the problem is..anyway I’m sure the solution will be there once I get a chance to sit down and mess around with the settings.

edit: Yeah.. figured it out. You actually have to change the refresh rate from 120hz to 60hz in the xbox video settings. I thought it would apply the DV@60hz automatically for DV enabled games. Quite disappointing that you totally lose out on 120hz with the DV. Looks like i have to wait for LG to update the firmware..

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post Oct 1 2021, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(tripleB @ Oct 1 2021, 11:20 AM)
I see. Meaning the TV input and the Xbox output has to match. Since the TV doesn't yet support Dolby Vision at 120Hz, it simply won't enable it. When you set the refresh rate to 60Hz on the Xbox, the TV is now able to accept the signal and display it.
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I guess so - since you're routing the signal through your AVR you're capped at 60hz which is why it was automatic for you.

QUOTE(Avangelice @ Oct 1 2021, 11:47 AM)
There's no current tech for 120@DV now bro.
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LG C1 does 120hz DV currently. LG CX does in the beta firmware but I'm happy to wait for the public release.

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post Oct 14 2021, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(Kahlamx @ Oct 12 2021, 10:52 PM)
Sorry I am a bit noob for this. Which region should I go for for XBL?
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For convenience i went with US since my credit cards work and you can pick a tax free state to buy stuff from.

I think the best region for you depends on which region you were in when you played on the 360 because while you can buy from any marketplace by changing the location on your xbox your gold subscription has to be tied to a particular region. If you try to buy the wrong region of gold, you may have to do an account migration to get the codes to work.

For cheapness, some people here have gone for Turkish, Brazilian, Argentinian gold but I am not very familiar with the process.
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post Oct 14 2021, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(iguana_dude_619 @ Oct 14 2021, 10:18 AM)
XBL Gold Brazil is region locked. You need a VPN. I was one last few to do it without VPN. the region locked most likely happen after the surge of "Xbox Brazil users". Is also one of the cheapest way to upgrade to GPU, at that time.

1 Year XBLG Brazil was around RM120-140. (Is basically the price of PS+ MY at that time too lol). Buy 3 then pay a dollar to upgrade. You can get 3 years worth of GPU for under RM500  rclxms.gif Too bad my friend tried it like 2-3 months later failed. sweat.gif
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Yeah that's why I don't want to give any advice on processes where I cannot guarantee the result will work lol
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post Oct 14 2021, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(SubRoutine @ Oct 14 2021, 10:36 AM)
Agreed on using Brazil region for this, as it is quite cheap and still has gift cards on sale in case of issues. 1st method is to:

Use laptop > buy 3 years worth of Xbox Live Gold > buy 1 month Game Pass Ultimate > connect to Brazil VPN > setup new Xbox account in Brazil region > redeem 3 years XBL codes > redeem 1 month GPU code

Your account should now have 3 years worth of Game Pass Ultimate. Note that I never tried this method, YMMV.

Also note that my method for my personal acc was different and a bit more leceh (2nd method):

Use laptop > buy 3 years worth of Brazil Xbox Live Gold > buy Brazil gift card to make use of $1 promo > connect to Brazil VPN > setup new Xbox account in Brazil region > redeem 3 years XBL codes > redeem gift card > try to use $1 promo > fail > ask customer service to help with the conversion

This is leceh because for some reason, when I try to use the $1 method it will still ask me for backup payment information (need Brazil CC) even when my acc already have enough credits to pay for the promo. Thus I had to ular a bit with the customer service to get everything done. They will either use the credits in your acc to do the conversion, or belanja you 1 month GPU sub to convert everything. I experienced both situations before.

The 1st method is the easiest, but I dunno if suddenly in the conversion it still ask you for backup payment info. If that's the case then GG and need to talk to customer service la.

One final tip is not to buy Turkey Xbox Live Gold subs or create new Turkey acc. Yes it is way cheaper and Google search also says that Xbox Live Gold subs are region free.
HOWEVER, in the conversion process you might be hit with errors like different subscription region and stuff, only customer service can help save you. I experienced this as well.
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So what you are suggesting is a new account setup. I think shoppee will have people who will set up a 3 year game pass subscription that should still be good value. That just might be easier than going through all that hassle and the uncertainty of whether it will work or not.

For pre-existing account - i experienced region lock on gold so that's why i urge caution on ensuring that your codes will work and that there is an upgrade path to gamepass.
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post Oct 14 2021, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(Kahlamx @ Oct 14 2021, 12:56 PM)
Thanks for all your input. I guess I will stick with getting it via xbox.com US site then straight upgrade to GPU $1. I notice that on xbox.com there isn't a 12 months option but instead a 3 months sub option. Let say if i buy a 12 months digital code via Amazon 3 times and I can still upgrade to $1 GPU via xbox.com right?

But it will be quite expensive if I go this route. $59.99 x 3 + $1 = $180.97. Almost RM756 after conversion. I wonder if there is any website that sells cheaper US region XBL gold for 12 months?
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I got mine from offgamers for around rm220 for 12 months. They charged an extra rm20 transaction fee so total for 3 years so total came up to around 690ish? But I’m sure there are cheaper options than them..

This was last month.

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